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Sonoma
Sonoma County, California
ZipCodes
95476
Motto
Find your Sonoma Smile
Page Contents for Sonoma, California
History & History-related items
Chamber of Commerce.
Community news
Organizations, Churches, and Sports.
Statistics & Facts
The California state capital is Sacramento.
The population of Sonoma is approximately 9,897 (2006), 10648 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 4,665 (2000), 4955 (2010).
The amount of land area in Sonoma is 6.167 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Sonoma is 2.65 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
The distance from Sonoma to Washington DC is 2578 miles.
The distance to the California state capital is 59 miles. (as the crow flies)
Sonoma is positioned 38.29 degrees north of the equator and 122.45 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Sonoma elevation is 84 feet above sea level.
Sonoma per capita income is $ 32,387 (2000).
Sonoma median income is $ 55,500 (2005).
The Sonoma median home price is $ 755,200 (2005).
Sonoma average annual precipitation is 30.64 inches peryear.
The average winter temperature is 47.9 degrees F.
The average spring temperature is 57.6 degrees F.
The average summer temperature is 70.6 degrees F.
The average fall temperature is 63.2 degrees F.
Location
Just east of Hwy 101 and north of San Francisco area and about 11 miles from Napa. Other nearby communities include El Verano, Boyes Hot Springs, Temelec, Fetters Hot Springs, Agua Caliente, Eldridge, Glen Ellen and Yountville.Return to Index
Climate
moderate with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters. It is often referred to as a typical Mediterranean climate. Though winters range from 37 to 58 degrees and summers 51.9 to 89.8, there was a record high temperature of 116 degrees in 1972. It was as low as 13 degrees one winter in 1990. Snowfall is extremely rare but flurries have been seen in the past.
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History & History Related Items
Mission San Francisco Solano de Sonoma was founded in 1823 by Father Junipero Serra. Sonoma was first formed in 1835. It was incorporated as a city in 1881 (2nd time). The famous plaza was constructed under the leadership of Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo. The 8 acre plaza is still the largest in the state. For a time, Vallejo was the military governor of the state in 1838.
Sonoma was the site of the Bear Flag Revolt which established California as a Republic on June 14, 1846. Sonoma was proclaimed the capital of California for 25 days during this time. This ended when California was annexed by the United States.
In 1854, Santa Rosa became the county seat over Sonoma though at the time, there were many questions as to the validity of the election.
This page has a nice history of the Sonoma Valley area. Also try this history page for more information.
FOOTSTEPS OF HISTORY home page
Click here for the California Missions trail.
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The founding of Sonoma
1823Attractions
The historic town plaza is left from the Spanish era and is one of the largest plazas in the country. Sonoma and the Sonoma Valley are well-known as a center in the wine industry.
This fun site lists 101 things to do in Sonoma County.
The Depot Park Museum
270 First Street West
Sonoma, CA
Phone: 707-938-1762
Sonoma Valley Film Festival
held each year in April
Sonoma Train Town
20264 Broadway - Highway 12
Sonoma, CA 95476
Valley of the Moon - Vintage Festival
held since 1897
Every year in September
The Sonoma Valley Olive Festival
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Sonoma City Government
City of Sonoma#1 the Plaza
Sonoma CA 95476
Phone: 707-933-2216
Sonoma Historical Events
1846, June 14On June 14,1846, American horsemen rode into Sonoma,proclaimed the "California Republic",and raised the original Bear Flag. A monument is located on Spain Street
Sonoma Chamber
Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce651-A Broadway
Sonoma, CA 95476
Phone: (707) 996-1033
Fax: 707-996-9402
Sonoma Community News
Sonoma News onlineSonoma Organizations
Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce651-A Broadway
Sonoma, CA 95476
Phone: (707) 996-1033
Fax: 707-996-9402
Sonoma Libraries
Sonoma County Library211 E. Street
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Phone: 707-545-0831
Sonoma Valley Regional Library
755 West Napa St.
Sonoma, CA 95476
Phone: 707-996-5217
Sonoma Schools
Sonoma Valley Unified School District17850 Railroad Avenue
Sonoma, CA 95476
Phone: 707-935-6000
Sonoma Valley High School
20000 Broadway
Sonoma, California 95476
Phone: (707) 933-4010
Home of the Dragons! Sonoma
Miscellany
The population of Sonoma was:1990 - 8,121
2000 - 9,128
2006 - 9,897
The number of housing units was:
1990 - 4,665
2000 - 4,671
Median age:
2000 - 46.8 years
Median household income:
2000 - $ 50,505
2005 - $ 55,500
Median house value:
2000 - $ 342,900
2005 - $ 755,200
Sonoma is located in the Pacific Time Zone and does participate in daylight savings time during a portion of the year.
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